Thinking of taking a cottage break in Ayrshire in Scotland?  There is certainly lots to see and discover on a self catering holiday in Ayrshire. You might be looking for somewhere to stay to be near family or a seaside cottage to enjoy the sands of the Ayrshire coast. It is a good location with secluded and individual cottages, crofts and pine lodges scattered about the county.

Where would you like to stay in Ayrshire?

Does a rural cottage idyll in Ayrshire appeal? Inland in Ayrshire there is green countryside, mountains, hills and charming country towns. 

Are you planning to stay in a coastal holiday home? By the coast in Ayrshire you can find picturesque seaside towns and attractive coastal areas with opportunities for angling, sailing and eating the freshest fish and chips.

What would you like to see and do during a self catering cottage holiday in Ayrshire?  

Ayrshire is well known for its castles and golf courses - golfers cannot miss the chance to play their favourite sport on holiday- there are over forty golf course throughout Ayrshire and Arran.   Tourist who are interested in history might visit castles in Ayrshire during their cottage break, perhaps extensive Culzean castle, located beautifully at the waters edge, Portencross castle and a number of old ruins such as Dundonald castle and Greenan castle.

Rent a cottage or holiday lodge in the countryside

Ayrshire has country parks, mountains and hills which many like to explore on foot and others by bike whilst taking a cottage stay.  Popular coastal towns to visit in Ayrshire include Irvine, Largs, Troon and Ayr - all have plenty of holiday lettings for week long holidays and short breaks. Perhaps Cumnock, an attractive country town in Ayrshire is where you might be tempted to rent accommodation for a week or two?.   

Go out and explore from your Ayrshire holiday home

And if you fancy exploring outside of Ayrshire, it is possible to visit the Isle of Arran by boat from some parts of Ayrshire.  This isle has its own unique attractions and charms and of course, lots of good quality holiday cottages. There is so very much to see and do in Ayrshire, we hope you find a suitable cottage in Ayrshire on Country Cottages Online.  We trust that you will enjoy all that the West Coast of Scotland has to offer for self catering cottages in the countryside or by the sea.